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high–rise
adjective \ˈhī-ˈrīz\
of a building : very tall : having many floors or stories
: made up of high-rise buildings
Full Definition of HIGH-RISE
1
: being multistory and equipped with elevators <high–rise apartments>
2
: of, relating to, or characterized by high-rise buildings
— high–rise \ˈhī-ˌ\ noun
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First Known Use of HIGH-RISE
1954
HIGH-RISE Defined for Kids
high–rise
adjective \ˈhī-ˈrīz\
Definition of HIGH-RISE for Kids
: having many stories <a high-rise building>
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